Are you looking for a challenge to develop into an inspiring teaching role? Are you looking to make a difference in prison education?

We have a great opportunity to join the Education Team at HMP Thameside as a Trainee Associate Tutor, which the ideal candidate would also have an ICT background, the role is a permanent, part time role, working 20 hours per week.

We are committed to making a difference and we need motivated and passionate colleagues who are enthused about a career in teaching.

Novus is a specialist Prison Education provider working across England and Wales. We work with passion, care, and commitment to create the foundations for change. For more information on our team, their story and what we do please visit us at (url removed)

What the role entails:

As an aspiring Tutor you will develop and deliver high quality, learner focused education to meet contractual requirements and standards, in line with Novus policies and procedures, supporting learners and colleagues alike to ensure the best outcome for all who work within our sector.

What we need from you

Willing to develop and work towards Level 5 Certificate in EducationHold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and NumeracyGain/hold and maintain a clean, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checkEnthusiasm and commitment to a career in teachingColleague Benefits

As part of the LTE Group family, you will benefit from an excellent package including:

Extensive annual leave which can be taken throughout the year and not restricted to school holiday times.Monday to Thursday working pattern.We will support you through a teacher training qualification and assessor qualifications.Full package of training to support working in a Prison environment.Good progression routes into management positions within educationLearner class sizes are much smaller than in FE colleges.Able to be flexible and innovative with the curriculum.Part of the wider community of the prison serviceAdditional behavioural and complex need supportExcellent pension scheme options including Teachers Pension scheme.Our comprehensive in-house awards schemeAn Employee Assistance Programme including a free, confidential, 24/7 support service.Health care discounts through Simply HealthRetail discounts through You at WorkThe LTE Group is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. If you feel you could make a difference in this rewarding and growing sector, please click on the 'Apply online' button below.

All applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the Key Responsibilities, Key Result Areas and Qualifications/Skills/Experience detailed within the job description for shortlisting purposes.

The closing date for this job advert is 17th January 2024. However, the job advert may close early if we receive a good response.

LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.